fills in

Example Sentences

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The Journal’s article fills in some of the blanks.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Observing these young black holes during an intense growth phase fills in a missing chapter of cosmic evolution.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

Haugstatter, Delpique’s right-hand man, handles scheduling and fills in for him on Fridays and Saturdays—Delpique’s days off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Supporters say it fills in a key gap that electrification alone cannot cover, particularly for heavy industries such as manufacturing and transportation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

We take three big steps backward and the crowd fills in the space between us and Dr. Shabani.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi